Rebuild RHD FJ40 2F 1974 into HJ40 1984 2H Diesel from Down Under
Hi, I am new to the forum and have just pickup my FJ40 and wheeled it into the garage to start a rebuild.
I have been shoping for all the components over the last few weeks and finally have them, they are as follows:-
A 1984 FJ40 front suspension assembly with diff which has front disc brakes with ventillated rotors.
1983 rear fully floating hub- suspension with diff so I can install the HiLux disc brakes with solid rotors onto.
All disc callipers are to be specially painted ( red or yellow)
Power steering box & steering colum from a FJ45 troopy
2H 6 cyl Toyota Diesel (75 series)
4 speed gearbox with seperate transfer case with handbrake
Cross member from a FJ45 troopy as gearbox has mounts, as old gearbox had brackets on side of bellhousing instead
Bonnet, inner guards, guards, grill, windscreen surround in fibreglass
Full floor- back tub with firewall in a one piece fibreglass sports shell, which I had made 6" longer so to fit 2 bucket seats in the rear
Total of 2 bucket recaro seats & matching rear seat.
6 point roll cage
I am also debating whether to have the leaf springs gal dipped also. (Decided not too)
I will fully strip down the Fj40 and have the chassis hot dipped in gal. I am trying to keep the FJ 40 simple for future maintenance as it will be kept at the beach house and will only see a dirt road every now or then.
I have not yet decided what type of wheels & tyres I will put on as I believe I maybe limited in size due to using the original power steering setup which may limit me to around 36"
I also have not yet decided on what colour to paint the FJ40 yet, but the recaro seats are yellow & black ( I have the option to change them to orange & black within the next 30 days)
Ok so the fun begins.
It would be good to hear any & all input in the above and or any ideas as this is probably the best time.
By the way this is a great forum.
Regards from downunder.
Hi, I am new to the forum and have just pickup my FJ40 and wheeled it into the garage to start a rebuild.
I have been shoping for all the components over the last few weeks and finally have them, they are as follows:-
A 1984 FJ40 front suspension assembly with diff which has front disc brakes with ventillated rotors.
1983 rear fully floating hub- suspension with diff so I can install the HiLux disc brakes with solid rotors onto.
All disc callipers are to be specially painted ( red or yellow)
Power steering box & steering colum from a FJ45 troopy
2H 6 cyl Toyota Diesel (75 series)
4 speed gearbox with seperate transfer case with handbrake
Cross member from a FJ45 troopy as gearbox has mounts, as old gearbox had brackets on side of bellhousing instead
Bonnet, inner guards, guards, grill, windscreen surround in fibreglass
Full floor- back tub with firewall in a one piece fibreglass sports shell, which I had made 6" longer so to fit 2 bucket seats in the rear
Total of 2 bucket recaro seats & matching rear seat.
6 point roll cage
I am also debating whether to have the leaf springs gal dipped also. (Decided not too)
I will fully strip down the Fj40 and have the chassis hot dipped in gal. I am trying to keep the FJ 40 simple for future maintenance as it will be kept at the beach house and will only see a dirt road every now or then.
I have not yet decided what type of wheels & tyres I will put on as I believe I maybe limited in size due to using the original power steering setup which may limit me to around 36"
I also have not yet decided on what colour to paint the FJ40 yet, but the recaro seats are yellow & black ( I have the option to change them to orange & black within the next 30 days)
Ok so the fun begins.
It would be good to hear any & all input in the above and or any ideas as this is probably the best time.
By the way this is a great forum.
Regards from downunder.
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